Signification
Talking with high volume
Contexte culturel
In the 'Adda' culture of Kolkata, speaking loudly is often a sign of intellectual fervor. It is not considered rude in a group of friends. During the 'Bhasha Andolon' (Language Movement), the slogan 'রাষ্ট্রভাষা বাংলা চাই' was shouted 'jore' as a mark of protest and identity. In villages, calling out to someone across a field ('Haak dewa') is a common form of 'jore bola'. During 'Kirtan' or 'Azan', the use of volume is spiritual. However, modern laws often restrict 'jore bola' via microphones late at night.
Softening the Request
Always add 'একটু' (ektu - a little) before 'jore bolun' to sound polite. 'Jore bolun' alone can sound like a command.
Elder Etiquette
Never tell an elder 'Jore bolo'. Instead, say 'আমি শুনতে পাচ্ছি না' (I can't hear) and they will naturally speak louder.
Signification
Talking with high volume
Softening the Request
Always add 'একটু' (ektu - a little) before 'jore bolun' to sound polite. 'Jore bolun' alone can sound like a command.
Elder Etiquette
Never tell an elder 'Jore bolo'. Instead, say 'আমি শুনতে পাচ্ছি না' (I can't hear) and they will naturally speak louder.
The Double Jore
Use 'জোরে জোরে' (Jore jore) when you want someone to read a book out loud for practice.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'jore' or 'bola'.
আমি শুনতে পাচ্ছি না, একটু _____ বলুন।
The context 'I can't hear' requires 'loudly' (jore).
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend to speak up?
Choose the correct option:
'Jore bolo' is the standard neutral/informal way to ask someone to speak up.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: খোকা, লাইব্রেরিতে _____ বলতে নেই। খোকা: আচ্ছা মা, আমি আস্তে বলব।
In a library, you are told not to speak loudly.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A politician giving a speech without a microphone.
A public speech without a mic requires a loud voice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Volume Scale in Bengali
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি শুনতে পাচ্ছি না, একটু _____ বলুন।
The context 'I can't hear' requires 'loudly' (jore).
Choose the correct option:
'Jore bolo' is the standard neutral/informal way to ask someone to speak up.
মা: খোকা, লাইব্রেরিতে _____ বলতে নেই। খোকা: আচ্ছা মা, আমি আস্তে বলব।
In a library, you are told not to speak loudly.
Situation: A politician giving a speech without a microphone.
A public speech without a mic requires a loud voice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsMostly yes in the context of speaking, but it can also mean 'fast' or 'hard' (like 'jore hata' - walking fast).
Not inherently. It depends on the context. In a noisy place, it's necessary. In a quiet place, it's rude.
The formal version is 'উচ্চস্বরে কথা বলা' (uchchosshore kotha bola).
Yes, you can say 'জোরে গান বাজানো' (playing music loudly).
Say 'একটু জোরে বলবেন কি?' (Ektu jore bolben ki?)
Expressions liées
আস্তে বলা
contrastTo speak softly or slowly.
উচ্চস্বরে
synonymIn a high voice (formal).
চিৎকার করা
specialized formTo scream or shout.
গলা নামানো
contrastTo lower one's voice.
